TM 11-6625-599-12
CHAPTER 4
SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE, AND DEMOLITION
TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Section 1. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE
meter, Electronic AN/USM98A. For stock
4-1. Disassembly of Equipment
numbers of materials, consult SB 38-100.
To prepare the vtvrn for shipment or storage,
proceed as follows:
a. Disconnect the vtvm from the power
source.
hold the case are tight.
c. Roll up the power cord and store it be-
hind the vtvm.
d. Roll up the test leads and place them in
c. Packaging. Package the vtvm as out-
a waterproof envelope for later packaging.
lined below.
4-2. Repackaging for Shipment or
(1) Cushion the vtvm on all surfaces with
Limited Storage
pads of filler material.
(2) Place the cushioned unit within a
a. General. The exact procedure in repack-
wrap of corrugated cardboard.
aging depends on the material available and
(3) Secure the wrap with gummed tape.
the conditions under which the equipment is
to be shipped or stored. Adapt the procedures
4-3. Handling, Storage, and Disposal
outlined below whenever circumstances permit.
of Radioactive Material
The information concerning the original pack-
Follow the procedures for safe handling,
aging (para 2--1 and fig. 3) will also be
storage, and disposal of radioactive materials
helpful.
as directed by TB SIG 225, AR 40580, and
b. Material Requirements. The following
AR 755-380.
materials are required for packaging Volt-
Section Il. DEMOLITION OF MATERIEL TO PREVENT
ENEMY USE
tactical situation also will determine in what
4-4. Authority for Demolition
manner the destruction order will be carried
The demolition procedures given in para-
out. In most cases, it is preferable to demolish
graph 4-5 will be used to prevent the enemy
completely some portions of the equipment
from using or salvaging this equipment. Dem-
rather than to partially destroy all the equip-
olition of the equipment will be accomplished
ment units.
only upon the order of the commander.
a. Smash. Smash the case and interior units;
4-5. Methods of Destruction
use sledges, axes, hammers, crowbars, or heavy
Any or all of the methods of destruction
tools. Remove the chassis from the case and
given below may be used. The time available
smash the V0LTS meter, the tubes, the knobs,
will be the major determining factor for the
and the controls. Bend the case and the chassis
methods to be used in most instances when
frame.
destruction of equipment is undertaken. The
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